Approximately 35 Fellows of various intellects and backgrounds from our own backyard and across the country come together to live, work, play, give and lead in Detroit for one year. These individuals are the next generation of leaders with diverse backgrounds and expertise. As with past cohorts, the Fellows are early- to mid-career professionals, men and women, of all races and ethnicity. They all hold at least a bachelor’s degree and several hold advanced degrees or come with work experience under their belt. They are innovators and entrepreneurial thinkers, all with a passion for Detroit. Read their stories below.
- Amelia SuarezHost CompanyTelegration
- Annie GoughHost CompanyBeaumont Health System
- Chisom UzosikeHost CompanyDoner
- Christopher JohnstoneHost CompanyPM Environmental
- Clare LilekHost CompanyCenter for Financial Planning
- David EngelHost CompanyMosher Dolan
- Devon O’ReillyHost CompanyDetroit Regional Chamber
- Devon SeeryHost CompanyHamilton Anderson Architects
- Emily KempaHost CompanyClark Hill
- Ephraim ClarkHost CompanyUnited Way
- Eric LaksonenHost CompanyTeam Detroit
- Eric SilversteinHost CompanyGeneral Motors
- Gabriela Santiago-RomeroHost CompanyDetroit Lions
- Geraldine ChiHost CompanyMango Languages
- Grace DeMeulenaereHost CompanyFiat Chrysler Automobiles
- Harsha NahataHost CompanyDTE Energy
- Imani MchunuHost CompanyDetroit Future City
- Kayleigh RoyHost CompanyRock Ventures, LLC
- Kelsey SteinHost CompanyDTE Energy
- Kyla CarlsenHost CompanyBrooks Kushman
- Michael KurfessHost CompanyEdward C. Levy
- Michael PacieroHost CompanyRossetti
- Michael PlotzHost CompanyMarketing Associates
- Mikayla CutlipHost CompanyMosher Dolan
- Nadir AliHost CompanyChevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
- Nick NajorHost CompanyDTE Energy
- Paulina KriskaHost CompanyGoodwill Industries of Greater Detroit
- Rory LincolnHost CompanyEdward C. Levy
- Ryan DillonHost CompanyPWC
- Taylor BlackstonHost CompanySME